Player Development: Diamond Defensive Drill - FastModel Sports

Published 07/06/2018 by Tony Miller Favorite Send to FastDraw Print Embed

About This Play/Drill

I firmly believe that every team should work on defensive closeouts and lateral slides in some way EVERY practice. This drill incorporates both of these skills into one drill. Coaches can set up multiple diamonds on the court. Have each player go 3-4 times then switch with a partner. Make the drill competitive by timing players.

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  • Basketball Play - Player Development: Diamond Defensive Drill
  • Basketball Play - Player Development: Diamond Defensive Drill
  • Start at the bottom cone

    Sprint and close out at the top cone

    Defensive slide to the left cone

    Defensive slide to the right cone

    Defensive slide to the bottom cone

  • Start at the bottom cone

    Sprint and close out at the top cone

    Defensive slide to the right cone

    Defensive slide to the left cone

    Defensive slide to the bottom cone